Controversial rap performing artist Eminem is known for many things, and most of them not good. Loyal fans were angered several years ago when he announced his retirement, but to the surprise of some, the Detroit native has made a come back with a new album. The most popular …

“She’s Like The Wind”
Performer: Patrick Swayze
When I first saw “Dirty Dancing”, I was in fifth or sixth grade and the movie had been out for over a decade by then. Being a kid, I couldn’t really appreciate the movie itself, but I did enjoy listening to all the songs …

I really had a difficult time to understand what the first stanza means because I was really baffled on what the singer is trying to tell his audience. But when I played the song again and again, that is what I have understood because I can’t clearly get how …

This album was released in 2000 on East West Records, this is Pantera’s final album, they dedicated it to their fans. This was the second album that was recorded with Phil Anselmo’s vocals away from the band and later mixed in. The album was produced by Vinnie Paul, Dimebag …

I don’t know about other people. And I don’t know whether they see the same things as I do. But have you seen other musical talented people in the musical world, that have grown so much in performace, in atttitude, in passion as Beyonce? I mean surely there is …

It seems to me that the rock song ‘You Belong to the City’ that became popular in the mid 80’s (1985, to be exact) tries to tell something and not just merely describing in a reflective way by using some sort of a second person address (like talking …

Relient K is one of my favorite bands of all time. They are a Christian rock band that seems to have found the perfect balance of Christian lyrics and meanings and great rock music. What makes them very unique is their outstanding versatility. They have some acoustic love songs, …

There is not a year that goes by that I don’t happily listen to my Bing Crosby Sings Yuletide Favorites CD. This is classic holiday music, and it’s done with simplicity and a joy of the season. For the most part, it’s the crooner doing what he …

Kelly oh Kelly—¦ I remembered Kelly on the first time she showed on the first season of American Idol. She was so gorgeous! I bought this album, My December, last December. This is the kind of album that rocks all the way! Kelly shows more of her maturity in …

Ten Years After, I’m Coming Home, released in 1996, compilation.
A band that defintelt stands the test of time is Ten Years After. Alvin Lee and company could really belt out the jams. It’s sad that a lot of teenagers into heavier music today don’t realize how important the …

Charged GBH- one of the most legendary and longest lasting bands in the history of UK punk. Since 1978, GBH has raised hell non-stop. Their releases, with sounds ranging from classic punk to metal, never fail to become an essential piece in any rock n roll collection. As if …

Unplugged is a song by The Flaming Lips which appears on their album Hear It Is. Interestingly enough, the track opens up with a distorted guitar riff which actually has a pretty driving sound to it, certainly not the sound that the Flaming Lips would come to be known …

Poles Apart is a song by Pink Floyd which appears on their record The Division Bell. The song starts off quietly before the volume gradually increases to reveal Gilmour’s guitar part as well as some keyboard parts from Wright. Gilmour takes lead vocals on the track with a melody …

The God That Failed is actually a song that I didn’t have a great memory of, probably because I never really listened to this song very much, but after listening to it again, it isn’t too bad of a song. The thing about The Black Album is that none …

On the surface, Little Woman is a very simple song that isn’t all the complex. That may be how it is even below the surface, but this song captured the hearts of young girls throughout the United States way back in 1969. It’s called bubblegum music because …

Artist: Beyonce
Video: “Freakum Dress”
Album: B-Day
Label: Columbia
“Freakum Dress” is another single and music video from Beyonce’s second album titled “B-Day” although I am not sure where exactly this particular single/video falls within the previous line-up (the others being “Deja Vu”, “Ring the Alarm”, “Irreplaceable”, “Upgrade U”, “Beautiful Liar”, “Suga Mama”, …

I am hooked on Katy Perry’s repertoire these days. What got me started was her hit single, California Girls. At that time, about a month ago, I had no idea if this girl had much wider capability. As I heard her other songs however, I began …

Reason to Believe is a song about someone being so in love with someone else that he wants to believe in that person no matter how many lies they have told nor how much the other person breaks their heart. Rod Stewart has several versions of the song, every …

The Vox AC15 CC is a 15watt class A tube amp that is something of an amalagam of previous AC 15 models. The amp is fairly big, and very heavy, weighing something in the neighborhood of 80 pounds, but it’s still easier lugging around than a halfstack.
The AC15 CC …

This CD — Hank Jones: If You Were Mine — is for the people who have influenced the singer. If you read the liner jacket for nothing else, read the bit about Tony Bennett. I was absolutely laughing at loud at the notation there. It’s priceless.
This …

I am a longtime fan of singer Miriam Stockley, so when I heard she had contributed her vocals to the AO Music project “Twirl” I couldn’t wait to buy the album. I was not able to find it locally, but ordered it online. I was hoping for the rich, …

Pink’s Raise Your Glass single is I daresay, the artist’s best so far. No doubt about it, she has had so many hits before, but as a huge Pink fan, I think this single is the one that sticks in memory the most. I can …

I Just Had To Die is a song by The Knife which appears on their self-titled record. The song opens up with a rhythm which is sort of interesting at first, but draws slightly annoying after a few repetitions in my opinion. In my opinion, the vocals could’ve been …

Overview —“ Know Your Enemy, the first single and music video released by Green Day for their latest record 21st Century Breakdown features simple parts and structure yet still very catchy music in the song. I’ll admit that when I first heard Know Your Enemy, I really didn’t think …

Star Trek - The Next Generation: Music From The Original Television Soundtrack - The Best Of Both Worlds by Ron Jones is one of my favorite audio CDs to listen to because the music from both of these episodes is incredibly memorable and some of the best Star Trek …

The Offspring is an alternative punk rock band and is one of my favorite bands in general. This is also one of my favorite albums from the band as well and it has some of my favorite songs from them. I think this album is pretty solid around.
The first track …

R. Kelly
“Trapped In The Closet, Part 9″
TP-3 Reloaded
Jive Records
Part 9 in the “Trapped In The Closet” series picks up right after Part 8. Officer James begins to hear a noise in the kitchen and starts searching around - behind the fridge, under the table - nothing, but he does …

Probably, if one assessed this album with a very strict eye, one could find some, maybe, several, faults with it. But I am not going to care about it so much, but instead will try explain why I personally love this record, why it is very special to me …

Every Breath you take by the Police is a simple song. The song talks about how this guy is saying that every thing his girl does he’ll be watching her cause she belongs to him. This song has a simple beat which I like quite a bit. The lyrics …

If you have been listening to top 40 radio, you have no doubt heard about Miley Cyrus! This is Billy Ray Cyrus’s daughter, who has made millions for the Walt Disney Company. I have to say, I kinda like her. The music isn’t overly pop filled with nonsense, it’s …

One More Weekend is a song by Bob Dylan which appears on his album New Morning. The starts off in a lazy and laid-back fashion with a blues sounding rhythm with Dylan coming in with the vocals. I don’t like the use of background vocals on this track as …

You heard it when people say, “Pay attention to the lyrics, that’s where you know it’s true.” Well I think they are right and wrong at the same time. For the conventional thinking of everyone, a song is considered good because of its lyrics, but I think there are …

One of the underrated albums by Guns N’ Roses is the album Lies. It features 4 songs from an old demo including a cover of the Aerosmith song Mama Kin. Also featured on this album is an acoustic set including an acoustic cover of Your Crazy from the Appetite …

One of my favorite artists is Michelle Branch (solo or with The Wreckers). When her album Hotel Paper came out seven years ago, I immediately bought it. Even though it’s seven years old, I still find myself listening to the songs today. The album has many …

Overview - In Through The Out Door, Led Zeppelin’s final effort before the death of their drummer John Bonham, is an album that I would to say is simply average at best. The album does have some good work, at least good parts, but overall the album really isn’t …

In their sophomore effort “Room on Fire”, The Strokes pick up about where things left off. Carrying over from their first album, Gordon Rafael’s decidedly low-fi production (a la Magnetic Fields, Guided By Voices) blends Julian Casablanca’s vocals over the ever-present dueling guitars of Nick Valensi and Albert Hammond, …

R. Kelly
“Trapped In The Closet, Part 4″
TP-3 Reloaded
Jive Records
Picking up where Part 3 left off, we see Sylvester speeding home in front of a fake moving screen (you know the type) only to be stopped by a police officer Sgt. James (played by Michael Kenneth Williams). Sgt. James gives …

Recently late at night i turned on the tv bbc1 to find they where showing some footage of Amy Whinehouse at Glastonberry (for all you guys who arnt from the uk glastonberry is a huge festival where alot of stars play live).
It showed several songs of Amy who …

Graduation overall sounds very laid back. It’s a bit more relaxed, than what you might be used to but it’s defiantly an album that you are going to want to buy if you love Kanye.
This is a solid and enjoyable collection. There are no skits or fillers that make …

No air by Jordin Sparks featuring Chris Brown is a song that is beautiful to listen to. To me the words are intoxicating in the form of there meaning and to most that makes no sense what so ever. This song is like listening to water gushing from …

I was prepared to dislike the new CD my husband came home with the other day. I take pride in believing that I have much better tastes in music than he does, and while I know little about Iggy Pop’s recent work, I was skeptical about the new CD, …

Colbie Caillat’s “Breakthrough (Standard And Deluxe Edition)” Album
If there’s a few words to describe this follow-up second studio album by Colbie Caillat, they’d have to be
Sweet, Romantic, Relaxing, And something for everyone.
If you ever have trouble falling asleep, or just love a nice relaxation session, this would be …

We danced by Brad Paisley is a beautiful song about how this woman left her purse at a cafe and the guy working there closing up asked her if she would dance with him. Well that started a relationship between them and she stopped by one day after his …

Trae released another gem for the streets. His latest LP entitled “Life Goes On” is jam packed with “bangers.” He comes on point with this release. Trae proves why he is “The Truth.” The album features guest appearances by Lil Wayne, Rich Boy, Lloyd, Slim Thug, Jody Breeze (Boyz …

Overview —“ Together Through Life, Bob Dylan’s 33rd released studio album shows the man still has the drive to make music but it just isn’t as good as what it once was. Obviously I don’t expect Dylan to release another Highway 61 Revisited or Blonde On Blonde, although his …

New Born is the opening track of Origin Of Symmetry, a record by Muse. New Born starts out in an extremely melodic tone and is primarily driven by Matt Bellamy singing in a very delicate delivery and being accompanied by a piano behind him. Something which Muse has always …

U.F.O. Story is a song by the Flaming Lips which appears on their third studio record, Telepathic Surgery. The track opens up with a recording of someone talking about their experience seeing a U.F.O. which goes fittingly with the title of the track, but this does get dragged out …

Five To One is a song by The Doors which appears on their record Waiting For The Sun. The song starts off with a steady drum rhythm and interesting bass line as Morrison sort of just mumbles some words of this. Once Morrison does come in with the actual …

I’ve never been a huge fan of Fergie nor the Black Eyed Peas, don’t get me wrong I liked a few of their tracks like “Where Is The Love?” and Fergie’s solo carrier has some nice parts as well such as “A Little Party Never Killed Nobody (All We Got)“ …

Skate Park is a song by Andrew Jackson Jihad which appears on their 2011 record, Knife Man. Opening up with a brooding atmosphere created by the drums, the song quickly transitions into an actual riff which I actually think sound’s pretty interesting. Thus far, the guitar riff is interesting, …